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WebDAV Server Go vs Zipline

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted file sync & storage options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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WE WebDAV Server Go Lightweight standalone WebDAV file server VS ZI Zipline ShareX and file upload server with a clean dashboard
FeatureWebDAV Server GoZipline
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score90 · Excellent88 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 5,877★ 3,429
First released20172021
ReplacesDropboxImgur, Dropbox

What are WebDAV Server Go and Zipline?

WebDAV Server Go

A lightweight standalone WebDAV server that exposes a directory tree for syncing with WebDAV-capable clients. It is useful as a minimal sync backend for many file managers and apps.

  • Standalone WebDAV
  • Per-user permissions
  • Minimal backend
  • Cross-platform clients

Zipline

Zipline is a fast self-hosted file upload server with a modern dashboard. It supports ShareX, image embeds, URL shortening, and detailed statistics.

  • ShareX integration
  • URL shortener built in
  • Detailed upload statistics

WebDAV Server Go vs Zipline: key differences

WebDAV Server Go is written in Go, while Zipline is built with TypeScript. WebDAV Server Go is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 256 MB for Zipline. WebDAV Server Go is the more established project (first released 2017), while Zipline arrived in 2021.

Why pick each one

Choose WebDAV Server Go if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 5.9k GitHub stars
WebDAV Server Go details

Choose Zipline if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (3.4k GitHub stars)
  • Written in TypeScript
Zipline details

Frequently asked questions

Is WebDAV Server Go or Zipline better?

WebDAV Server Go is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Zipline if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are WebDAV Server Go and Zipline free and open-source?

Yes. WebDAV Server Go is licensed under MIT and Zipline under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run WebDAV Server Go and Zipline with Docker?

WebDAV Server Go: yes. Zipline: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, WebDAV Server Go or Zipline?

WebDAV Server Go has the smaller minimum footprint at 64 MB of RAM, compared to about 256 MB for Zipline. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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